Marino

The male first name Marino, also spelled Mariño, is an Italian and Spanish variant of the Latin name Marinus. This spelling made its way into German naming in the 1950s and traces back to the ancient Roman surname Marinus, which in turn is derived from the first name Marius or the Latin word marinus.

What does the name Marino mean?

Marino, or Mariño, is a boy's name that can be understood as a transfer of the Italian and Spanish form of the Latin Marinus. The name has its origins in ancient Rome and translates to 'the one descended from the sea,' 'the one who lives by the sea,' or simply 'the man from the sea.' Additionally, it can also be interpreted as 'the masculine one.' The Latin roots of the name are found in the word marinus, which refers to everything related to the sea, as well as the terms for 'the sea' and 'masculine.' The name spread through the veneration of Saint Marinus, who founded the monastery of Monte Titano in the 3rd century and is considered the namesake of the European country San Marino. In Iceland, the variant Marinó can be found. Other variants of the name include Marinos, Marijn, Marin, Marinko, Marinjo, and Rinus. Additionally, Marino also exists as a surname, and a well-known bearer of the name is the sculptor Marino Marini.

Where does the name Marino come from?

The name Marino has its roots in Latin and Roman and means 'belonging to the sea.' The Latin terms include marinus, which means 'of the sea,' 'located by the sea,' 'living by the sea,' or 'belonging to the sea,' as well as mărĕ, which means 'the sea,' and mās, which means 'masculine.' The name is common in the Italian and Spanish languages.

How do you pronounce Marino?

The pronunciation of Marino is three syllables and harmonious. The name is usually pronounced as 'Ma-ri-no' [maˈʁiːno], where open and bright vowels connect. The long I in the middle syllable gives the name brightness, while the open O provides a rounded finish. Overall, Marino sounds melodic and spirited - soft, present, and sonorous.

When is the name day of Marino?

The name day for Marino is celebrated on November 15.

Popularity

In Germany, Marino is a very sought-after first name. Currently, it ranks 2,308th on the list of the most common male first names. Its highest ranking was in 1937, when it reached 191st place. In the last ten years, Marino has been chosen as a first name about 190 times, placing it 1,658th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,632nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Marindli / Mino / Märu / Mäse / Mäsi / Nino / Rino

Similar first names

Famous people

• Antonio Marino Souto (Cuban painter)
• Don Marino Barreto Junior (Cuban singer)
• Manuel Marino Minino (Dominican composer)
• Marino Alonso (Spanish cyclist)
• Marino Bazdaric (Croatian basketball player)
• Marino Bifulco (Italian footballer)
• Marino Cassianico (Italian bishop)
• Marino Defendi (Italian footballer)
• Marino Dusic (Croatian astronomer)
• Marino Evaristo (Argentinian footballer)
• Marino Girolami (Italian film director)
• Marino Helder (Portuguese footballer)
• Marino Keith (British football player)
• Marino Maranzana (Italian film director)
• Marino Marini (Italian artist)
• Marino Mase (Italian actor)
• Marino Moretti (Italian poet)
• Marino Nicolich (Italian footballer)
• Marino Palandri (Italian cyclist)
• Marino Perani (Italian footballer)